Alexander is just as fast as Khan, but more pop and a way better chin. If Devon just trades with Khan he would KO him.
I think Khan Is faster No evidence of Devon punching harder than Khan Khans chin is average but I do think DV chin is excellent, he can take a very good punch down only once and never that hurt. Great fight, huge respect if they fight each other, these don't get their deserved respect - they fight everyone, forger about the whining and robberies they get in there with the best again and again
There is plenty of evidence of Devon being a very harder puncher than Khan. There is a lot of tape of Devon being a fast puncher at 140 and 147, but like I said the speed is my opnion. Khan's chin is terrible. Devon rightly is looked down on, because of his terrible showings against Kotelnik and Matthaysse. That said I still think he is a level above Khan, and would be a lot better if he ditched Cunningham and got with a real trainer and S&C coach.
I wouldn't say to much trouble, by MD or UD 115-113 across the board for Khan. Devon isn't quicker to the punch than Khan on the outside, but he can mix it up better in the pocket. Good, close fight. If I was Khan, I wouldn't take this as my first fight at 147lb, he should take tune up at the weight against say Denton Vassell or Zaveck (European level fighters), to test the water at 147lb before he goes for the likes or Alexander, Berto or Ortiz.
I disagree. DA was definitely able to discourage Maidana with his punching power. Looks to me like Alexander was weight drained @ 140. I don't think too many guys are going to stand in front of DA and trade punches @ 147lbs. The only question I have about Alexander is his heart. Bradley took him to a deep dark place in their fight and Devon looked like he wanted OUT. Too bad for Khan he doesn't bring the pressure like Timmy does. I'll take Alexander by KO IF this fight happens. I don't think Khan has the wherewithall to keep Alexander off of him...
Why doesn't Khan go after a rematch with Malignaggi for his 1st fight @ 147 and pick up his WBA trinket?
I think Alexander is better than Lamont Peterson, and Khan went life and death with him. For real. Alexander roughs Khan up and takes a UD. If Khan gets greedy and tries to trade, Alexander will stop him. He's faster than Lamont, hits harder, has a better chin and better defense IMO.
I dont see what the big deal is with Alexander. WBC have him ranked too high seeing as he only recently hit 147.
**** me, people on this forum and general boxing fans naïvety will never go away. Devon knocks out Urango - "He's unbeatable" Devon looks **** against Kotelnik (actually lost) - "He's ****, Khan would KO him easy" Devon faces Maidana - "Alexander smashes Khan, KO's him" Khan loses to Peterson in a close fight - "He got his ass whooped, Devon beats him" ****ing hell, people. One fight does not deter the outcome of another and styles make fights. When will people learn.